Malus angustifolia
| Malus angustifolia | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Malus |
| Species: | M. angustifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Malus angustifolia (Aiton) Michx. | |
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| Natural range | |
Malus angustifolia, or Southern crabapple,[1] is a species of crabapple native to the Southeastern United States.. The fruits are small and have an aromatic scent and a pear-like shape. They are astringent and acidic and not palatable when raw, but can be used to make jellies, jams and food preserves. The tree is grown as an ornamental plant.
Lower taxa
Malus angustifolia var. angustifolia[1]
Malus angustifolia var. puberula[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Search results for: Malus". Retrieved September 11, 2009.
External links
- Malus angustifolia at the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Malus angustifolia at Plants for a Future
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